Arithmetichard · Past Paper
After allowing a discount of 10% on the marked price, a trader still gains 20%. If the marked price is Rs. 800, what is the cost price?
ARs. 600
BRs. 720
CRs. 640
DRs. 500
✓ Correct Answer: A — Rs. 600
SP = 90% of 800 = 720. CP = (720 * 100) / 120 = 600.
Share this question
More from Arithmetic
- If 40% of a number is equal to two-third of another number, what is the ratio of first number to second number?
- The marked price of a watch is Rs. 2,000. It is sold for Rs. 1,800. Find the discount percentage.
- If a trader sells an item at Rs. 1000, he earns 25% profit. At what price did he buy it?
- If a:b = 2:3 and b:c = 5:7, find the triplicate ratio of a:c.
- Find CP when SP = Rs. 40 and loss = 20%.